Earn a B.S. in Agricultural Engineering

As an agricultural engineer, you'll use the latest technology to advance environmental issues and activities. Students have the opportunity to study machine components and equipment, testing agricultural machinery to ensure safety and performance and providing leadership on water and environmental concerns. You can play a vital role in anticipating and solving 22nd century challenges!

Our program is consistently ranked among the top 10 programs nationally, which benefits you because your degree will be one of value to employers in the state, as well as nationally and internationally. Being part of one of the nation's top programs, our students benefit from small class sizes and a focus on hands-on applications in and out of the classroom.

Within this major, our students choose one of three primary areas of study--machine design, soil and water resources, or test engineering. All three provide additional skills and knowledge.

Program Educational Objectives

By two to six years after graduation, AGEN graduates (whether they are involved in machine design, product and performance testing, soil and water resources, or other professional endeavors such as business or law) will be:

applying their unique educational backgrounds in agricultural engineering by providing appropriate solutions to problems and adding value to the research, development, and design processes encountered in a variety of work environments;

confidently using the necessary elements of mathematics, statistics, physical science, engineering, computer-based measurement and analysis tools and current literature in solving problems and providing design solutions;

successfully integrating technical knowledge with organizational, listening, communication, and interpersonal skills to lead and work effectively in teams, and to respectfully articulate the role of engineering decisions in the workplace, community, and world;

responsibly addressing issues such as health and safety, personal and professional ethics, cultural diversity, as well as the social, environmental, and global impacts of their work; and

continuing their personal growth, professional development, and professional and community service, through various opportunities provided by institutions, professional organizations and other venues.